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Mel and Jenny Lockhart

_Mel Lockhart was privileged to attend BBCS from K5 through 12th grade. Jenny began attending in 9th grade, and they both graduated in 1996. They were married in 1998 and now live in Shelby, NC. God has given them five wonderful children to rear for His glory.
Because of the spiritual emphasis at Bible Baptist in both the school and the church which led them to trust fully in Jesus Christ, the couple always had the desire to serve Him. Even while they were at Bible Baptist and serving at the downtown Atlanta Rescue Mission, God began preparing them for what they now know is a life of service in the inner cities among the poor and needy.
For the past three years, they have been involved in a local rescue mission and seeking God’s leading as they work through a local church to plant an inner-city church. It is their desire to see a church in a forgotten city that reaches those who are the most forgotten such as the drug-addicted, poor, and homeless.
Mel says, “BBCS was a place where we learned biblical truths that have directed our paths, such as James 2:5 which says: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
“We are so very thankful for those at BBCS who invested in our lives with eternal truths that transform,” Mel continues.
Because of the spiritual emphasis at Bible Baptist in both the school and the church which led them to trust fully in Jesus Christ, the couple always had the desire to serve Him. Even while they were at Bible Baptist and serving at the downtown Atlanta Rescue Mission, God began preparing them for what they now know is a life of service in the inner cities among the poor and needy.
For the past three years, they have been involved in a local rescue mission and seeking God’s leading as they work through a local church to plant an inner-city church. It is their desire to see a church in a forgotten city that reaches those who are the most forgotten such as the drug-addicted, poor, and homeless.
Mel says, “BBCS was a place where we learned biblical truths that have directed our paths, such as James 2:5 which says: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
“We are so very thankful for those at BBCS who invested in our lives with eternal truths that transform,” Mel continues.
Alex Board
![]() _As soon as Alex finished co-leading the 2011 summer soccer ministry team for Maranatha Baptist Bible College he quickly packed his bags and headed for Granada, Nicaragua on August 15, 2011. He signed up for a 10 month internship with Soccer Without Borders, an organization designed "to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under-served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal growth." They currently have 7 program facilities in 4 different countries.
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Sarah Trousdale![]() Sarah graduated from BBCS in 2002, then attended Clayton State University where she graduated in 2009 with a BA in English. During the spring semester of her senior year at CSU she had the opportunity to play on the CSU Travel Club Volleyball Team- a first for CSU. One of her favorite memories is playing in a huge tournament against UGA, USC, Auburn, Clemson, GT, Alabama, and many other schools. Since graduating from college, she has coached volleyball in GHSA at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic HS in Fayetteville, GA for two years, and is now at the Weber School in Roswell, GA. In the Spring of 2013, she will be coaching a 16s team for A5South in McDonough, GA, and she hopes to use this as a springboard into a college coaching position in the future. Sarah works full time for Delta Airlines in the Operations Control Center, and attends Buckhead Church in Atlanta. She lives in Vinings.
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Jennifer Arndt

After graduating from BBCS in 1995, Jennifer graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 1999 with a major in history and from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002. She began college as an education major and was given the opportunity to spend a few years after law school teaching high school at Peoples Baptist Academy in McDonough.
Since November 2006, she has worked as an attorney at the Newton County Public Defender’s Office. The office represents defendants in criminal court that cannot afford to hire an attorney. She has had the opportunity to try over 20 jury trials, including 2 murder cases and several armed robbery cases. She has been assigned to represent all of the agency’s clients charged with serious felony offenses, ranging from aggravated assaults and arsons to armed robberies and kidnappings.
“The quality education I received at BBCS definitely prepared me for my college and law school courses,” Jennifer says. “I have many fond memories of teachers and friends from back then and am still in touch with some of them today.”
Since November 2006, she has worked as an attorney at the Newton County Public Defender’s Office. The office represents defendants in criminal court that cannot afford to hire an attorney. She has had the opportunity to try over 20 jury trials, including 2 murder cases and several armed robbery cases. She has been assigned to represent all of the agency’s clients charged with serious felony offenses, ranging from aggravated assaults and arsons to armed robberies and kidnappings.
“The quality education I received at BBCS definitely prepared me for my college and law school courses,” Jennifer says. “I have many fond memories of teachers and friends from back then and am still in touch with some of them today.”
Amy (Gregory) Hancock![]() Amy, class of 2005, married in 2007. She and her husband have a daughter born in 2007 and a son born in 2010. They live in a small town in the southern part of the Appalachian mountains.
Amy is a stay-at-home mom, and her husband is a full-time employee with Tyson Foods and part-time Youth Pastor at Shining Light Baptist Church. |
Melissa Petersen![]() Upon graduation from BBCS in 2006, Melissa Petersen attended Bob Jones University. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and currently works at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
In January Melissa enjoyed an 8-day medical missions trip with Operation Renewed Hope to Cambodia. |
Josh Clum

Josh graduated from BBCS in 2009 and is a Junior undergrad student at Bob Jones University majoring in Computer Science. The Lord has blessed him allowing him to finish last semester with a 4.0 grade average! He is currently employed as an IT Service Desk Technician during the school year for BJU. Josh says, "I appreciate all the teachers back at BBCS and the hard work that they poured into my life while preparing me for college." Josh will be working at Northland Christian Camp this summer as a pre-teen counselor.
Charlotte (Pyle) Knowles
Charlotte, class of 2001, married her soul mate, Derek Knowles, on April 26, 2008. She is currently a stay-at-home mom to their sweet girl, Ava Grace Knowles, who was born February 3, 2010.
Destiny Dunn
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Ruth (Nething) Tessier
Ruth, from the class of 2002, graduated from Bob Jones University and married John Tessier in 2006. They have been blessed with 2 children, Jamie (August 2008) and John Jr. or JJ as they call him (March 2010). Ruth is a stay-at-home mom, and an AVON representative.
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Anissa (Wilson) Andrews
Anissa, class of 1995, graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Education from Clayton State University. She recently earned a Master's degree in School Library Media from the University of West Georgia, and is working on a Specialists degree in Instructional Technology. Anissa works as the Media Specialist at Hampton Elementary in Henry County. She and her husband, Dale, live in Locust Grove.
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Kayla MurrayKayla, class of 2006, graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2009 with a Bible major/English minor. She is currently living in Greenville, SC, working in registrations at The Wilds main offices. Kayla is also working on a Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Liberty University Online.
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Rachel Beck![]() Since graduating from BBCS in 2009, Rachel married Dan Stauffer in 2013. Dan is currently in the SC Fire Academy. Rachel graduated from BJU with her BSN in 2013 and has worked as an RN and Charge RN on the Medical-Surgical floor of Greer Memorial Hospital, which is part of the Greenville Hospital System. Rachel and her husband currently live in Greer with a backyard view of the mountains. Their German Shepherd, Belle and cat, Darcy keep them entertained. They are loving life as a family of two for now.is currently a sophomore 5-year nursing major at Bob Jones University. She will begin clinicals in the fall. Last summer she waitressed at the Wilds Christian Camp in North Carolina, and this summer she will be working there again as a craft shop worker.
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Jesse Pyle![]() Jesse Pyle, class of 2005, entered the United States Marine Corp in May of 2010. He graduated from basic training in the honor platoon for Lima Company. After his mandatory infantry training at Camp Geiger, NC, he traveled to San Angelo, TX, for Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) training which lasted until Febuary 3, 2011. He is now a certified member of the Marine Corp Crash, Fire and Resue division. He reported on February 25, 2011 to his permanent duty station at the Marine Base in Iwakuni, Japan, where he will serve for the next 2 years. Jesse has found his purpose in life: protecting and serving in the United States Marine Corp. He is happy with his choice and excited to see what is in store for him in the next few years.
Robyn Bankston
Since graduating from BBCS in 2001, Robyn enlisted in the United States Air Force. She is now an active duty reservist and enjoys every day of her job as a military police officer at Dobbins Air Force base in Marietta, GA. Robyn has a son who is 7 years old and a daughter who is 6.
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Amanda (Knight) Statham![]() Amanda graduated from Bob Jones University in 2006 with a bachelor of science degree in International Business.
She works as Operations Manager at The Knight Group. In January 2011 she married Thomas Statham of Atlanta. They attend Line Creek Baptist Church in Sharpsburg where they are active in the youth ministry. |
Angela (Trimble) Knox![]() Angela graduated from BBCS in 1994 with many sports awards to her name. She then went on to graduate from Pensacola Christian College in 1998, majoring in Physical Education with a minor in English. She has been able to use her degree to teach in several Christian schools over the past 11 years. Angela is mom to four children, two boys and two girls. Her husband is headmaster of a local Christian school where she subs occassionally and has had the opportunity to be the special speaker for the girls Spiritual Emphasis Camp. She and her husband are actively involved at Pinecrest Baptist Church where at least one of them has served in the following areas: Singles Sunday School leaders, AWANAS, Word of Life, choir/ensemble, nursery, rescue mission, missions conference team, deacon, and children's church. When she has time, and as the Lord leads, she writes the devotional blog Where He Leads.
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Sarah BurnetteSarah, a 2010 BBCS graduate, is attending Pensacola Christian College studying Business Management.
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Raegan RawlsRaegan is currently attending Clayton State University and plans to graduate this May! "Finally." She says, "I will graduate with a degree in Middle Grades Education and plan to teach Mathematics."
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